Analyst

Astronics Corporation•Waukegan, IL

7d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (Astronics CSC), formerly TelefonixPDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace, provides in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions and systems certification for commercial and business aircraft. The company has more than 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago's Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award. The Production Planner / Scheduler / Analyst manages production schedules for complex assemblies, including builds with long lead-time components and multi-level bills of material. The role develops and maintains schedules, monitors material availability, coordinates with procurement and production teams, and analyzes data to identify and address scheduling risks. The position requires daily onsite presence at the Waukegan, Illinois office. The role works across production, quality, engineering, procurement, and sales and operations planning to manage schedule priorities, material constraints, work order progress, and planning data. It also supports reporting, continuous improvement, and the development of planning processes and best practices. Employment is contingent on authorization to access any items subject to U.S. export-control laws; the company is not obligated to seek such authorization.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or materials analysis; experience in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing is preferred.
High proficiency with an ERP system, such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or Epicor, including MRP, BOM management, and work order processing.
Strong experience managing schedules with long lead-time and constrained materials.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and make schedule-driving decisions.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and material flow for complex assemblies.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to convey schedule risks and priorities across departments.
Daily onsite presence at the Waukegan, Illinois office.
Employment requires authorization to access applicable items subject to U.S. export-control laws.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Experience in an AS9100- or ISO 9001-certified environment.
APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules for complex, multi-level assemblies based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
Manage schedules involving long lead-time parts and proactively flag risks to on-time delivery.
Analyze material requirements (MRP) and coordinate with purchasing and procurement to ensure timely availability of components and raw materials.
Build and maintain bills of material (BOMs), routings, and work orders within the ERP system.
Run and interpret MRP and capacity-planning reports; adjust schedules for changing priorities, engineering changes, or supply disruptions.
Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and material shortages.
Track work order status and production progress, and report on schedule adherence, backlog, and key performance metrics.
Identify production-schedule bottlenecks and constraints and recommend corrective actions.
Support sales and operations planning (S&OP) with capacity and lead-time analysis.
Maintain ERP data integrity, including item master data, lead times, and BOM accuracy.
Generate reports and dashboards to communicate schedule status, risks, and performance to leadership.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, scheduling, and inventory and material flow.
Assist in developing and refining planning processes, tools, and best practices.

Benefits

Quarterly incentive compensation bonus.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention, and hospital indemnity coverage.
401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3% of eligible wages and the possibility of an annual discretionary additional contribution.
Profit sharing.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Program.
Paid time off.
Volunteer Time Off program.
Paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.